Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is about the same as in Bahir Dar (Ethiopia)
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WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 666 prices entered by 92 different people.
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Food | + 25% | |||
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Food in Berlin (Germany) is 25% more expensive than in Bahir Dar (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (792 Birr) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (614 Birr) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (381 Birr) | 221 Birr | + 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (75 Birr) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | €4.50 (275 Birr) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.12 (191 Birr) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (375 Birr) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.58 (158 Birr) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.81 (111 Birr) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 (64 Birr) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (375 Birr) | 230 Birr | + 63% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.75 (107 Birr) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.95 (119 Birr) | 21 Birr | + 472% | |
Housing | - 13% | |||
Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 13% cheaper than in Bahir Dar (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,382 (145,664 Birr) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,692 (103,470 Birr) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €250 (15,266 Birr) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,316 (80,498 Birr) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €956 (58,493 Birr) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €196 (11,956 Birr) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (2,365 Birr) | 5,361 Birr | - 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | €350 (21,403 Birr) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (5,561 Birr) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (537 Birr) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (936 Birr) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 13% more expensive than in Bahir Dar (Ethiopia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (5,183 Birr) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (2,164 Birr) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (5,411 Birr) | 3,079 Birr | + 76% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €124 (7,572 Birr) | 3,079 Birr | + 146% | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is about the same as in Bahir Dar (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,898 (2,073,103 Birr) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (111 Birr) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €53 (3,267 Birr) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 (1,509 Birr) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is 5% more expensive than in Bahir Dar (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.91 (361 Birr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.06 (309 Birr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €34 (2,076 Birr) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.55 (278 Birr) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.43 (210 Birr) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.09 (189 Birr) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.41 (147 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 83% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.57 (96 Birr) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (1,361 Birr) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 10% more expensive than in Bahir Dar (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €54 (3,288 Birr) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (1,485 Birr) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €156 (9,516 Birr) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (3,827 Birr) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (738 Birr) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.59 (219 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 863% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (275 Birr) | 24 Birr | + 1039% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €757 (46,300 Birr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (5.62 Birr) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (2,291 Birr) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (493 Birr) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 2% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 666 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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